Description

Material Handler Crane Operator

Summary: Operates traveling or stationary overhead crane (ground controlled) to lift, move, and position loads of steel within the production facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observe load hookup and determine the safety of the load.

• Manipulates or depresses crane control buttons, to regulate the speed and direction of crane and hoist movement.

• Uses hoisting attachments such as hook, sling, or bucket as load requires.

• Cleans and maintains a crane and hoisting mechanism.

• Inspects crane for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.